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Program Notes For “The Monster”
This new work, composed by Duncan Neilson, tells the story of Frankenstein’s monster from the perspective of the creature himself, with text extracted from Mary Shelly’s classic novel. Listen to a special presentation of “The Monster,” Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 PM. Continue Reading Program Notes For “The Monster”
Phenom Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Brings Delta Blues Style To A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The blues prodigy performs a special Tiny Desk show at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Miss. Continue Reading Phenom Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Brings Delta Blues Style To A Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
StoryCorps Northwest: Finding Self Worth, Higher Education And Dealing With Addiction
Nez Perce tribal member Mary Jane Miles was two when her mother died. That was the start of a series of difficult events in Mary Jane’s life. But she persevered to earn an education and come to terms with alcohol addiction. She spoke with her friend and colleague, Kayeloni Scott, for StoryCorps Northwest. Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: Finding Self Worth, Higher Education And Dealing With Addiction
Central Park Is Alive With The Sound Of Music, Thanks To An App With A Changing Soundscape
Created by Pulitzer-winning composer Ellen Reid, Soundwalk lets visitors score their socially distanced walks around the park with an ever-changing, GPS-sensitive soundtrack. Continue Reading Central Park Is Alive With The Sound Of Music, Thanks To An App With A Changing Soundscape
Meet The 20-Something Seattle Cellist Bringing Classical Music To The Masses Through Social Media
Nathan Chan talks about his pandemic pick-me-ups, Yo-Yo Ma and TikTok. Before he could read, let alone read sheet music, theSeattle Symphony cellist had already conducted an orchestra through Mozart’s Variations. At 3 years old, Chan directed the San Jose Chamber Orchestra — and had to stand on a chair to see over the podium. Continue Reading Meet The 20-Something Seattle Cellist Bringing Classical Music To The Masses Through Social Media
Swinging The Clouds Away: Jazz Takes Over Sesame Street
On this show, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis invite the Sesame Street gang onstage. Plus, trombonist Joe Fielder’s Open Sesame share rare songs from the Sesame songbook. Continue Reading Swinging The Clouds Away: Jazz Takes Over Sesame Street
